3lsuive Spec iii

3lusive · Jun 14, 2015

SPECS

Tank : Fluval Spec iii
Return : Mini-Jet 606
Filtration : JBJ modular surface skimmer w/ inTank basket filled with part of stock sponge (for now)
Heater : NeoTherm 75w
Light : AI Nano

3lusive · Jun 14, 2015

Pics of the Overflow:

Scape from above

3lusive · Jun 14, 2015

It Begins

Tahoe61 · Jun 14, 2015

Very cool.

3lusive · Jun 14, 2015

Tahoe61 said:
Very cool.

Thanks.

Seems that my Dyslexia kicked in when naming the thread... spelled my own name wrong.

Shep · Jun 15, 2015

Lol I know the feeling

Love the tank, do you have a full tank shot you can post?

3lusive · Jun 15, 2015

Shep said:
Lol I know the feeling Love the tank, do you have a full tank shot you can post?

I will have one up later today, I have new coral coming today so it will be the perfect reason

3lusive · Jun 17, 2015

Couple of quick pics:

The stock arm that comes with the AI nano looks TERRIBLE on this tank, so I had to get creative.

3m easy remove stick on hooks

Also, It is no longer on my desk, I moved it overto sit on top of my mini fridge right next to my desk.

3lusive · Jun 18, 2015

Finally got around to adding the ATO

Main float inside PVC shell in background. Safety shut-off attached to lid to prevent overflow

Aqualifter Feed

Full setup shot, ATO fill point stabbed through lid far left above media basket

How is looks when closed up

3lusive · Jun 20, 2015

jbj surface skimmer is working out great

3lusive · Jul 7, 2015

New additions of the day

pink zoas / sps

jason fox atomic sunrise zoas

setosa

FTS : 7/7/15

3lusive · Jul 11, 2015

new guys:

shot from my desk :

3lusive · Jul 18, 2015

playing around with the camera today

reef_grrrl · Aug 10, 2015

This is drop dead gorgeous!!

revhtree · Aug 10, 2015

Looks great!

3lusive · Aug 12, 2015

Thanks

Will work on an update . Been a little busy, and haven't changed much.

rockinzebra457 · Aug 12, 2015

Very nice tank!

sikorskys · Aug 15, 2015

3lusive said:
Filtration : JBJ modular surface skimmer w/ inTank basket filled with part of stock sponge (for now)

Can't figure out how this thing works. Could you explain please?

3lusive · Aug 16, 2015

sikorskys said:
Can't figure out how this thing works. Could you explain please?

I am not sure which piece you are talking about, the JBJ surface skimmer / or media basket. I will address both.

JBJ Modular Surface Skimmer

This was originally designed to be used with the JBJ Nanocube. The intake screen on the filter compartment does a horrible job of skimming the surface and removing that protien film that develops on the surface of the water due to the intake pulling in too much water from below the surface. It is just a small plastic overflow box that was made to go over the intake screen to improve the performance and improve overall water quality.

Picture of the item

Picture of it in place

It blocks off that lower portion of the intake, and pulls only from the surface of the water , same purpose as the overflow boxes found on larger reef tanks.

inTank Media Basket

from their website

The Fluval Spec Media Basket is a superior upgrade to what is included stock with the Spec series of aquariums. Features three shelves to maximize media options and space. Includes a removable door for easy maintenance and to make the media basket four sided while in use. This forces water through media instead of around it. The package includes an adjustable surface skimmer to solve the stock design issues. This will reduce the surface scum that can accumulate over time.

inTank recommends closing off small hole in chamber one. The basket will butt up against it but some water will still enter. A dab of silicone will do, make sure nothing extend into chamber as this will obstruct the Media Basket.